Principal Engineer - Protection & Control

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Fecha final: 5 de enero de 2026 (Quedan más de 30 días para realizar la solicitud) job requisition :
R-22688

Principal Engineer - Protection & Control Reporting to Manager - Protection & Control

Location:

Portland or Augusta, MEWork Type:
Office, 5 days

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from **$125,000 to 157,000 plus up to 16% bonus**
* ** Competitive

Salary & Benefits:

** Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including competitive health insurance, Student Loan Debt Repayment program, up to $10k annual tuition assistance policy, $3500 EV Employee incentive program, 2-months parental leave, industry-leading 12% company 401(k) match!
* ** Relocation Benefits:
** Up to $10k allowance offered, including household goods transport, up to two car transportations, one month of temporary lodging, and up to 10 days of car rental, airfare and meals offered for eligible employees.
* ** Career Growth:
** Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and advancement within the company.
* ** Innovative Projects:
** Work on cutting-edge technology, leader in the industry, and impactful projects that shape the future of energy delivery.
* ** Collaborative Environment:
** Join a team that values safety, excellence, and sustainability, fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture.
* ** Work-Life Balance:
** Flexible work arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life.
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* Job Summary:

** Responsible for electric system protection technology platforms including standards, training, and communication. The electric delivery system in Maine contains approximately 2,600 miles of transmission lines & 317 substations. This role will consult and guide project engineers on protection engineering for electric transmission and substation system protection projects to ensure system reliability and safety. Guide engineering studies to evaluate equipment, system effectiveness, and protection system operations.

Lead and guide the Protection Engineering group across AVANGRID in their technical training and development. Evaluate and implement new and advanced technology platforms to increase reliability and efficiency. Ensure all protection system standards and designs meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards. Liaison across Operating Companies, across global affiliates, with different departments, and with outside groups and agencies.

Contributes to the development of System Protection strategy.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Guide engineering design, estimating, and analysis of the electric transmission and substation protection systems in support of capital construction budget and keeping system performance enhancement in line with budget. Responsible for protection system platforms, including settings, testing, and commissioning developed both internally and by contractors and consultants. (20%)
* Responsible for the development of the system protection platform for AVANGRID and coordination with global affiliates; including integration, settings, networking, engineering criteria, construction standards, design and equipment specifications, integration schemes, automation configurations, commissioning plans, and requirements for engineering suppliers and contractors. Oversee the evaluation and demonstration of new technology in terms of safety, cost and other efficiencies; and implement to enhance power system performance.

(25%)
* Oversee engineering studies to evaluate equipment and protection system performance and effectiveness and analyze operational issues in support of system reliability and operational efficiency. Develop and validate information needed for engineering analyses and apply engineering judgment to solve complex technical problems. (15%)
* Provide expertise and guide the analysis of transmission fault event operations to ensure protection scheme operated as intended. Ensure clear and concise fault analysis reports…